Preparing for Promotion Series

The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) supports the academic affairs of faculty at UMMS, including oversight of academic appointments, promotion and tenure, faculty and department reviews, and governance and policy of the school.

Workshops

These workshops (offered three times yearly), are designed to provide information and resources for UMMS faculty who are considering promotion in the near future. The three-hour general workshop covers topics 1-4. The fourth hour focuses on tenure.

4. Reference Letters, Teaching Evaluations, and the Narrative Statement Important components of the promotion package

5. TenureThe criteria and process for the award of tenure.

Resources

For information about the promotion process at UMMS, including CV guidelines and template, Reference Letters, Teaching Evaluations, and Narrative Statements, please visit this webpage

Consultation

OFA staff are available for individual consultation with faculty on career planning, promotion and tenure, and other concerns. Please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs with questions or to set an appointment.